Guacamaya Basket
Handmade by survivor artisans from Zuahaza in Colombia to preserve traditional crafts and culture through collaborative design.
Fique is a Colombian fiber commonly used for rug and basket weaving. The fiber comes from the family of agave plants, and like hemp, it does not need any fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Making this fiber a natural organic fiber. It is also a fiber that needs very little water to grow, making it a very resourceful fiber and a great sustainable option for natural fibers.
These storage and decorative baskets were handwoven by cooperative artisans from the Boyaca region of Colombia.
- 8" x 5"
- 100% natural fique fiber
Note: Each individual basket is handwoven using a coil basket weaving technique, and is one of a kind, making each basket a special handmade treasure.
Note: This product is already on sale. Additional discounts will not apply at checkout.Shipping
We currently ship to the contiguous United States and Alaska.
- Free shipping on orders over $99
Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday. Fulfillment may take 3-5 business days (though we will do our best for it to be faster).
We primarily ship via UPS. USPS is used for PO Boxes or when customers make specific arrangements. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us by the carrier.
Please email customerservice@thistlefarms.org for more information.
Return Policy
We offer a 30 day return window for product purchased from ThistleFarms.org, The Shop At Thistle Farms or at an official Thistle Farms pop-up event. For exchanges, please process a return and re-order the item you wish to receive.
Effective Jan 1, 2019
Thistle Farms’ dedication to using natural ingredients keeps our products fresh for a shorter period of time. Our products are only guaranteed when purchased directly from
- ThistleFarms.org
- The Shop at Thistle Farms
- A Thistle Farms pop-up event
For issues with Thistle Farms products purchased from other retailers, please contact that retailer directly for a replacement or refund.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase, and your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.
The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.
Exchange Policy
We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.
You may then place a new order online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.
Meet the Artisans
Zuahaza
Zuahaza, meaning "my sister" in the Muisca language, is a social enterprise designing and weaving unique home textiles. As a social enterprise, Zuahaza strives to embody collective sisterhood between women. Following an era of intense conflict, which continues to shape and affect Colombia today, Zuahaza seeks to participate in the peacemaking efforts to reunite and heal their country.
Zuahaza strives to create unique products that reflect diversity, history, and dreams as statements of the unity and peace to come from Colombia. They stand together to embody artisanship, collaboration, and sustainability.
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Shared Trade
A network of social enterprises addressing sexual exploitation, trafficking, and extreme poverty in 21 countries around the world.
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